VSonic GR07X]]>24Massdrop x NuForce EDC3Sat, 19 May 2018 11:04:09 +0000https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/massdrop-x-nuforce-edc3.6324/
https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/massdrop-x-nuforce-edc3.6324/invalid@example.com (La Cenric)La CenricForeword: The EDC3 is NuForce's (and Massdrop's) solution to a neutral IEM in the $100 bracket, a position that that really has only been tapped by Hifiman and their lower end RE series and Etymotic's HF/MK series. Special thanks to @CEE TEE for graciously providing me a sample upon my request.

The Mini2 sounds warm and mid-centric. It doesn't sound as rolled off as presented by the small-volume coupler, but certainly doesn't have the same bite in the cymbals that the IEC raws would lead me to believe. The truth is probably somewhere in-between.

Rose Mini2]]>TFZ King ProMon, 30 Apr 2018 13:18:45 +0000https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/tfz-king-pro.6229/
https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/tfz-king-pro.6229/invalid@example.com (La Cenric)La CenricForeword: The King Pro is TFZ's $170 DD offering, meant to be a step up from the TFZ King.

I'd classify it as a U-shaped signature. You have a bass boost that's, for the most part, concentrated mostly in the sub frequencies. Plus a 9k boost that gives good bite to sharp percussions.

The relative lack of lower mids does make it sound more thin than I'd like. Vocals do sound like they're keeping their...

TFZ King Pro]]>Nguyen Custom Monitors "Bella"Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:21:02 +0000https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/nguyen-custom-monitors-bella.6187/
https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/nguyen-custom-monitors-bella.6187/invalid@example.com (La Cenric)La CenricForeword: This unit was kindly loaned to me by Thomas of @NCM. I specifically requested it due to my love for hybrids. The Bella is their hybrid flagship, sporting 8 BA drivers and a single dynamic woofer, a combination that seems to be a favourite amongst Asian IEM makers (like AAW and Rhapsodio, just to name two).

Nguyen Custom Monitors "Bella"]]>1Ultimate Ears Triple Fi 10Sun, 22 Apr 2018 23:08:48 +0000https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/ultimate-ears-triple-fi-10.6185/
https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/ultimate-ears-triple-fi-10.6185/invalid@example.com (La Cenric)La CenricForeword: No need for much introductions but I'll do it anyway. One of the multi-BA revolutionaries when it released in 2006, the TF10's reputation stemmed from its going price of $99 during numerous Black Friday sales and have been a staple "reshell model" for many IEM enthusiasts throughout the decade.

NocturnaL Atlantis]]>2Periodic Audio BeSun, 18 Mar 2018 07:45:12 +0000https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/periodic-audio-be.5253/
https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/periodic-audio-be.5253/invalid@example.com (La Cenric)La CenricForeword: Periodic provided me a B-stock of their lineup for sampling, measuring and review. The Be is their current flagship at $300, making use of a Beryllium foil diaphragm as its name suggests.

With this portable measuring rig, I was able to run around the country to take measurements off demo units. Will be updating this post and the imgur album as I get more and more opportunities to do so in the near future. Due to the nature of this setup, I will only be measuring IEMs.